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Job outlook for senior lead operators in the United States
Are senior lead operator jobs in demand?
Yes, senior lead operator jobs are in demand. Senior lead operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior lead operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior lead operator jobs and the average senior lead operator salary over time.
Senior lead operator jobs over time
Senior lead operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,795 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 590 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 620 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,877 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,716 | 0.00% |
Average senior lead operator salary over time
Senior lead operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,921 | $33.14 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $66,297 | $31.87 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $64,744 | $31.13 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $64,267 | $30.90 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $63,376 | $30.47 | +1.3% |
Senior lead operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior lead operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior lead operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior lead operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 194 | 26% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 157 | 23% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,259 | 18% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 194 | 18% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 145 | 14% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 222 | 13% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 222 | 12% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 101 | 12% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 306 | 11% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,041 | 10% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 907 | 10% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 300 | 10% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 209 | 10% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 276 | 9% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 308 | 8% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 109 | 8% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 98 | 3% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 131 | 2% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 95 | 2% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 16 | 2% |
Most common cities for senior lead operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | 2 | 3% | $72,719 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $51,790 |
| 3 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $69,051 |
| 4 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $51,521 |
| 5 | Dublin | 1 | 2% | $100,759 |
| 6 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $51,837 |
| 7 | West Des Moines | 1 | 2% | $48,884 |
| 8 | Largo | 1 | 1% | $68,031 |
| 9 | Livermore | 1 | 1% | $100,557 |
| 10 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $51,607 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $60,736 |
| 12 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $72,902 |
| 13 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $85,811 |